Ask Kim: What Should I Know About Pets And A Swimming Pool?

Our family has multiple pets, and we want them to enjoy the water but we’re afraid for their safety. What are some key items we should know about owning pets and a swimming pool?

When you’re enjoying the swimming pool, of course you don’t want your furry friends to miss the fun. While they can have a great time with you in the water, there are some precautions to take to ensure they remain safe.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

If you have an animal that requires outside time, you’ll want to install a fence around your pool to prevent them from entering at unwanted times

Pets should safely enter the pool using a pet-safe ladder

You may want to equip your pool with an alarm just in case your furry friend finds their way into the backyard without your knowledge.

Overall, you should make sure your animals are familiar with the water (ex: how to enter and exit the pool), but you don’t want them to take a dip unsupervised.